Sustainable Structural Engineering, Master Programme
Linnaeus University
Universitetsplatsen 1, 352 52 Växjö, Sweden
SEK 308,000.00
SEK 77,000.00
SEK 231,000.00
SEK 900.00
2 Years
Course Overview
The Master’s Programme in Sustainable Structural Engineering at Linnaeus University is an advanced post-graduate degree designed to meet the growing demand for civil engineers specialized in eco-friendly building designs, modern timber technology, and sustainable construction practices. Taught entirely in English within the Faculty of Technology on Campus Växjö, this programme awards a Master of Science (120 ECTS) with a major in Building Technology. The curriculum focuses on advanced structural mechanics, timber engineering,... Read more
The Master’s Programme in Sustainable Structural Engineering at Linnaeus University is an advanced post-graduate degree designed to meet the growing demand for civil engineers specialized in eco-friendly building designs, modern timber technology, and sustainable construction practices. Taught entirely in English within the Faculty of Technology on Campus Växjö, this programme awards a Master of Science (120 ECTS) with a major in Building Technology. The curriculum focuses on advanced structural mechanics, timber engineering, life-cycle assessment (LCA), finite element methods, and climate-resilient building design. Students explore cutting-edge developments in mass timber, bio-based construction materials, and structural optimization techniques. The programme culminates in the fourth semester with an independent Master’s Thesis (30 ECTS), conducted within Linnaeus University’s world-renowned research environment for timber structures or in direct collaboration with leading engineering consultancies and construction firms.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates acquire specialized technical capabilities and environmental assessment skills that command high demand across civil engineering firms, green construction enterprises, municipal planning departments, and structural design consultancies worldwide. Key career roles include Structural Engineer, Sustainable Construction Specialist, Timber Structure Designer, FEA Analyst, Building Technology Consultant, Structural Project Lead, and Infrastructure Manager. Alumni design sustainable high-rises, eco-friendly infrastructure, and innovative timber structures for leading European engineering consultancies, urban design studios, and construction contractors. Additionally, the analytical depth... Read more
Graduates acquire specialized technical capabilities and environmental assessment skills that command high demand across civil engineering firms, green construction enterprises, municipal planning departments, and structural design consultancies worldwide. Key career roles include Structural Engineer, Sustainable Construction Specialist, Timber Structure Designer, FEA Analyst, Building Technology Consultant, Structural Project Lead, and Infrastructure Manager. Alumni design sustainable high-rises, eco-friendly infrastructure, and innovative timber structures for leading European engineering consultancies, urban design studios, and construction contractors. Additionally, the analytical depth and research rigor developed during the master's thesis provide a strong academic foundation for pursuing doctoral (PhD) studies in structural engineering, building technology, or sustainable material science.
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Course Summary
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Universitetsplatsen 1, 352 52 Växjö, Sweden
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2 Year's Post Graduation (PG)
Program Length -
Available Intakes
Aug
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SEK 308,000.00/Year
Tuition Fees -
Minimum Deposit
SEK 77,000.00 -
Scholarship
SEK 231,000.00 -
SEK 900.00/Year
Application Fees -
SEK 127,872.00/Year
Living Cost
University
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum Level of Education Completed
Bachelor
Minimum Mark (%) OR Minimum CGPA
Mark:60% OR CGPA:2.50
English Proficiency Test Requirements
IELTS
6.5 Overall
Reading
5.5Writing
5.5Listening
5.5Speaking
5.5PTE
62.0 Overall
Reading
59.0Writing
61.0Listening
59.0Speaking
59.0TOEFL
90.0 Overall
Reading
20.0Writing
20.0Listening
20.0Speaking
20.0Additional Requirements
A Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS credits) equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen with a major in Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Structural Engineering, or Architectural Engineering. Prerequisites include a minimum of 30 ECTS credits in Structural Engineering, Structural Mechanics, and Building Physics, along with 15 ECTS credits in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics (including linear algebra and calculus). English language proficiency equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary School English 6 / English B.